On the Path to a Guiding Principle: Process Steps, Success Factors, and Obstacles in the Development of Guiding Principles for Organizations and Companies

Seminar Paper , 2010 , 23 Pages , Grade: 1,7

Pedagogy - Job Education, Further Education

Nowadays, guiding principles are an important instrument in organization- and personnel development. They create direction through agreement on and definition of common goals and values. According to Belzer (undated, p. 14), it can be assumed that 90 percent of all businesses have a guiding principle.

However, what lies ahead on the path to a guiding principle? The aim of the present paper is to present the steps of the process, key success factors and obstacles with the development of a guiding principle. The paper is structured as follows: Chapter 2 explains the term guiding principle and explores why over the course of recent years guiding principles have become increasingly important in organization- and personnel development. Chapter 3 introduces the development of guiding principles in theory, addresses particularities during the developmental phase, and explains the need for monitoring of guiding principles. Possible problems with the development and implementation of guiding principles are the focus of chapter 4. Based on the presented theories, the author of this paper draws conclusions in chapter 5.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Guiding Principles
  • Classification of Guiding Principles
  • Goals/Roles and Areas of Application for Guiding Strategies
  • Contents of Guiding Principles
  • Differentiation of Guiding Principles
• Development of a Guiding Principle
  • Developing Process in Theory
    • Setting the Course
    • Development
    • Communication
  • Particularities with the Development of a Guiding Principle
    • Requirements
    • Practicability
    • Volunteering
  • Monitoring of Guiding Principles
• Criticism of Guiding Principles
• Conclusion and Outlook
• Literature

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the process, key success factors, and obstacles involved in developing guiding principles for organizations and companies. The paper explores the concept of guiding principles, their importance in organizational and personnel development, and the steps involved in their creation and implementation. It also examines potential challenges and criticisms associated with guiding principles.

• The definition and importance of guiding principles in organizational development
• The process of developing guiding principles, including setting the course, development, and communication
• Key success factors and obstacles in the development and implementation of guiding principles
• The role of employee participation and the need for monitoring and evaluation
• Potential criticisms and challenges associated with guiding principles

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

Chapter 2 introduces the concept of guiding principles and explores their growing importance in organizational and personnel development. It examines the classification of guiding principles, their goals, roles, and areas of application. The chapter also discusses the content and differentiation of guiding principles, highlighting their role in shaping a company's identity and culture.

Chapter 3 delves into the development process of guiding principles, outlining the theoretical framework and practical considerations. It explores the stages involved in setting the course, development, and communication of guiding principles. The chapter also addresses particularities during the development phase, such as requirements, practicability, and the importance of employee volunteering.

Chapter 4 examines potential criticisms and challenges associated with the development and implementation of guiding principles. It discusses the need for monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness and relevance of guiding principles over time.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of this text include guiding principles, organizational development, personnel development, corporate identity, company culture, values, mission, vision, employee participation, development process, success factors, obstacles, criticisms, and monitoring.

• College: University of Hagen
• Grade: 1,7
• Author: Bildungswissenschaftlerin B.A. Bettina Rütten (Author)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Pages: 23
• Catalog Number: V288994
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656892373
• ISBN (Book): 9783656892588
• Language: English
• Tags: path, guiding, principle, process, steps, success, factors, obstacles, development, principles, organizations, companies